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Jiggly died in April after competing on &34;RuPaul's Drag Race&34; season 4 and &34;All Stars 6.&34; See Drag Race family honor late Jiggly Caliente in emotiona

Jiggly died in April after competing on "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 4 and "All Stars 6."

See *Drag Race *family honor late Jiggly Caliente in emotional Slaysian Royale premiere tribute: 'Forever fabulous'

Jiggly died in April after competing on "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 4 and "All Stars 6."

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- *Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale* honored late judge Jiggly Caliente on its premiere.

- Jiggly died in April following hospitalization for a severe infection.

- The tribute called the season 4 and *All Stars 6* alum "forever fabulous."**

After losing one of its own, the *RuPaul's Drag Race* global family came together to honor the late season 4 and *All Stars 6* alum Jiggly Caliente after her death at age 44 in April.

Wednesday's premiere of *Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale* — the franchise's first all-asian all-star edition — included a moving tribute to Jiggly, who died following a severe infection that led to a leg amputation earlier this year.

A portrait of Jiggly, who also served as a permanent judge on the main *Drag Race Philippines* panel and an actress on *Pose* before her death, appeared on a title card after the show's judging segment.

'Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale' pays tribute to Jiggly Caliente after her death.

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The card read, "Forever fabulous," and called Jiggly "our Dalagang Filipina, RuGirl from Laguna," while also listing her birth year, 1980, and the year of her death.

The *RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 10* premiere in May paid similar tribute to Jiggly with a tribute card also reading, "Forever fabulous."

Jiggly's family announced her death on April 27, days after revealing she had been hospitalized and had her leg being amputated.

"It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known to the world and cherished by many as Jiggly Caliente," the family wrote on Instagram at the time, adding that she'd died earlier that morning while "surrounded by her loving family and close friends."**

"A luminous presence in the worlds of entertainment and advocacy, Jiggly Caliente was celebrated for her infectious energy, fierce wit, and unwavering authenticity. She touched countless lives through her artistry, activism, and the genuine connection she fostered with fans around the world," their statement continued, concluding that her "legacy is one of love, courage, and light."

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*RuPaul's Drag Race* judge Michelle Visage reacted to the news at the time, writing on Instagram: "My jiggles…. The laughter was endless, our talks were special, your energy was contagious. You were and remain so very loved. This world has lost an angel and we want you to soar high…..I love you so much honey."**** A message on the official *RuPaul's Drag Race* Instagram account expressed, "We are devastated by the passing of Jiggly Caliente, a cherished member of the Drag Race family," while production company World of Wonder added that it was "devastated" over Jiggly's loss.

At the time, Jiggly's longtime friend, Jaremi Carey — who previously competed on season 4 under the drag name Phi Phi O'Hara — additionally posted a lengthy statement about Jiggly's death, writing, "Truly I have been just a shell for the person I was prior to this tragedy. I've cried more than ever and the pain I've felt is something I've ever felt before. I'm truly, and honestly....not okay right now."

Jiggly Caliente at RuPaul's DragCon Los Angeles.

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*Slaysian Royale*'s premiere welcomed back to the competition 12 Asian queens from eight countries around the world, including Arizona Brandy (*Drag Race Philippines*, season 2), Bernie (*Drag Race Philippines*, season 2), Brigiding (*Drag Race Philippines*, season 1), Ivory Glaze (*Drag Race Down Under*, season 3), Khianna (*Drag Race Philippines*, season 3), Kitty Space (*Drag Race France*, season 2), Madame Yoko (*Drag Race Belgique*, season 2), Siam Phusri (*Drag Race Thailand*, season 3), Suki Doll (*Canada's Drag Race*, season 2), Sum Ting Wong (*Drag Race UK*, season 1), Viñas Deluxe (*Drag Race Philippines*, season 1), and Yuhua (*Drag Race* season 10).

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Guest judges this season are set to include AAPI winners like Nymphia Wind and Sasha Colby, as well as international drag superstars Alyssa Edwards and Jimbo, who guest-judged the premiere episode.

*Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale* continues Wednesdays on WOW Presents Plus. See the show's tribute to Jiggly above.**

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